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Empty Harvest: Understanding the Link Between Our Food, Our Immunity, and Our Planet - Paperback

$27.65

by Bernard Jensen (Author)Nearly 20 years after its initial publication, Dr. Bernard Jensen’s sobering picture of just how interconnected man is with the earth, and how this connection is being destroyed – link by link – still resonates powerfully. In this eye-opening account of the inherent dangers in our agricultural system, Jensen looks at the better-known manmade disasters, such as the greenhouse effect, as well as the ecological and subsequent health related problems hidden from the gene...

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The Great American Heart Hoax: Lifesaving Advice Your Doctor Should Tell You about Heart Disease Prevention (But Probably Never Will) - Paperback

$24.95

by Michael Ozner (Author)Clinical studies show that cardiovascular intervention does not prevent heart attacks or prolong life in stable patients with coronary artery disease . . . so why are more than 1.5 million angioplasties and coronary bypass surgeries done annually in the United States alone? In The Great American Heart Hoax, esteemed cardiologist Michael Ozner, author of The Miami Mediterranean Diet, reveals groundbreaking truths about what actually helps prevent and reverse heart dise...

Herbal Medicine in Treating Gynaecological Conditions Volume 1: Herbs, Hormones, Pre-Menstrual Syndrome and Menopause - Paperback

$85.86

by Hananja Brice-Ytsma (Author), Adrian McDermott (Author)For herbalists at all levels, this book presents recent insights into the hormonal basis of gynaecological problems in order to enable practitioners to devise effective treatment plans and explain them clearly to their patients. Female hormones are comprehensively explained - from the metabolism and role of oestrogen in health and disease to the role of progesterone and herbal influences on its production. General principles of herbal ...

Psychophonetics: Holistic Counseling and Psychotherapy: Stories and Insights from Practice - Paperback

$30.00

by Robin Steele (Editor), Robin Steele (Author)"Psychophonetics is making a unique contribution in the field of personal and social development, counseling, psychotherapy, coaching, and artistic therapies. By extending verbal communication to include the deep intelligence of sensory, kinesthetic, imaginative and sound intelligence, Psychophonetics enables people to observe their own experience with an objective perspective. It empowers people to become their own authority in determining the m...

Guided Imagery for Healing Children and Teens - Paperback

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by Ellen Curran (Author)Their own naturally rich imaginations are one of the best resources for healing children or helping them through difficult times. Guided Imagery for Healing Children and Teens shows parents, caregivers, and wellness practitioners how to tap into this powerful source of healing to help children overcome the pain and discomfort of anything from a minor fever to cancer. This easy-to-use manual includes an explanation of mind-body medicine and imagery, real-life case studi...

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by Lydia Child (Author)A guide to home health from Lydia Maria Child, one of the 19th Century's most popular domestic advisors and most ardent feminists. Mrs. Child's down-to-earth advice to pre-Civil War families stands as an American classic of home health care. Number of Pages: 160 Dimensions: 0.42 x 8.55 x 5.6 IN Publication Date: December 31, 2008

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by Edwin H. Friedman (Author)Edwin H. Friedman has woven 24 illustrative tales that offer fresh perspectives on familiar human foibles and reflect the author's humor, pathos, and understanding. Friedman takes on resistance and other "demons" to show that neither insight, nor encouragement, nor intimidation can in themselves motivate an unmotivated person to change. These tales playfully demonstrate that new ideas, new questions, and imagination, more than accepted wisdom, provide each of us w...

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Neuropsychological Report Writing - Paperback

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by Jacobus Donders (Editor)All neuropsychologists need to know how to produce evidence-based reports. This book brings together experts to provide an in-depth guide to high-quality report writing in a range of contexts, including evaluations of older adults, psychiatric patients, those with complex medical conditions, schoolchildren, and others. It reviews the fundamental elements of a clinical neuropsychological report and shows how to tailor findings, conclusions, and recommendations to par...

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Comprehensive Review for the Nclex-Pn(r) Examination - Paperback

$119.70

by Hesi (Author), Denise M. Korniewicz (Editor)HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN(R) Examination, 7th Edition provides a complete, all-in-one review of the information that you need to know. Written in an easy-to-read outline format, this study guide reviews content by concepts and clinical areas. Along the way, valuable tips from HESI(R) help you apply principles of clinical decision-making and clinical judgment. With almost 1,000 practice questions in both study and exam formats, th...

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Study Guide for Rizzo's Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 4th - Paperback

$140.13

by Donald C. Rizzo (Author)This study guide is designed as a tool to help the learner comprehend and retain anatomy and physiology concepts. Each chapter of the study guide corresponds to the same chapter in Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Fourth Edition, with a variety of questions and activities included to reinforce the material presented. Case studies encourage application of concepts learned and promote critical thinking and classroom discussion. Number of Pages: 320 ...

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by Daniel J. Carlat (Author)Focusing on the practical skills needed to establish rapport with patients and gain valuable clinical insights, The Psychiatric Interview, 5th Edition, offers a practical, concise approach to improving interviewing skills. Noted psychiatrist and award-winning mental health journalist Dr. Daniel J. Carlat uses a proven combination of mnemonics, specific techniques for approaching threatening topics, and phrasing examples to illustrate the nuances of the interviewi...

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by Jonathan M. Meyer (Author), Stephen M. Stahl (Author)Real-world and clinical trial data support that clozapine is the only effective antipsychotic for treatment resistant schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses. Clozapine also reduces rates of suicidality, psychiatric hospitalization and all-cause mortality. However, clozapine is underutilized for two reasons: misunderstandings of its efficacy benefits and misapprehension of, limited knowledge or misinformation about the management...

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Getting Started in Teaching for Nursing and the Health Professions - Paperback

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by Judith A. Halstead (Author), Diane M. Billings (Author)Make a successful transition into teaching for nursing or the health professions! A concise, practical handbook, Getting Started in Teaching for Nursing and the Health Professions helps you take those first steps in becoming an effective educator. The book provides a foundation for new instructors, with a focus on need-to-know content. It helps you quickly learn and apply strategies for teaching in the classroom, teaching in the clini...

Project Management in Nursing Informatics - Paperback

$165.60

by Mary Joy Garcia-Dia (Editor)"This book provides an important roadmap to assist nursing professionals, indeed all healthcare professionals, to achieving maximum benefits in patient care delivery through the application of technology and information science to clinical care." -Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, PhD, MBA, RN FAANElizabeth Brooks Ford Professor NursingFrances Payne Bolton School of NursingCase Western Reserve UniversityData and technology factor more heavily than ever on quality patient ca...

Clinical Consult to Psychiatric Mental Health Management for Nurse Practitioners - Paperback

$152.98

by Jacqueline Rhoads (Editor)Convenient, practical, and portableRevised and updated, the second edition of this practical resource remains the only advanced practice guide to provide an overview of the major DSM-5 disorders across the lifespan and complete clinical guidelines for their psychopharmacologic management. Compiled by expert practitioners in psychiatric care and pharmacy, it is designed specifically for use by nurse practitioners and other primary caregivers in clinical practice.Or...

Study Guide to Accompany Advanced Pediatric Assessment: A Case Study and Critical Thinking Review - Paperback

$104.04

by Ellen M. Chiocca (Author)The only certification study guide to focus on advanced infant and child health assessmentThis is the only study guide available focusing specifically on the specialized knowledge and skills required to conduct the pediatric health assessment. Designed to accompany the text Advanced Pediatric Assessment, it reinforces essential content through case studies and multiple choice Q&As that mirror the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam format. The third...

Pain-Free Writing for Nurses: A Step-By-Step Guide - Paperback

$122.40

by Joseph Perazzo (Author), Robert Topp (Author)This book will make you a more effective and prolific author of scholarshipPain-Free Writing for Nurses is an enjoyable but effective primer on writing and will improve your scholarly contributions to the nursing literature.The tips provided in this book will improve your writing, increase your output, and help you address the stress involved in creating meaningful, professional content.This concise, practical text provides: Strategies to deal ...

Advanced Public and Community Health Nursing Practice: Population Assessment, Program Planning and Evaluation - Paperback

$196.20

by Naomi E. Ervin (Author), Pamela Kulbok (Author)Written by advanced practice public/community health nurse experts, this comprehensive resource for advanced practice nursing students and clinicians builds upon the core foundations of practice: social justice, interdisciplinary practice, community involvement, disease prevention, and health promotion. Interweaving theory, practice, and contemporary issues, Advanced Public and Community Health Nursing Practice, Second Edition, provides essent...

Physical Activity and Public Health Practice - Paperback

$174.60

by Daniel B. Bornstein (Editor), Amy A. Eyler (Editor), Jay E. Maddock (Editor)Physical Activity in Public Health Practice provides the first evidence-based, practical textbook to guide readers through the process of conceptualizing, justifying, implementing, and evaluating physical activity interventions across a broad array of settings and populations. Section One begins with an overview of epidemiology, measurement, critical milestones, and the importance of moving beyond individual-level ...

The Growth and Development of Nurse Leaders, Second Edition - Paperback

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by Angela Barron McBride (Editor)Benefit from the inspiring mentorship of an AAN-awarded Living Legend!"I have always recommended that nurses should read anything and everything ever written by Dr. Angela McBride. However, for this new book, I would go much further and tell the nurses that this book is a must for every nurse. I believe that any reader of this book will learn how to uncover and value their own experiences, affirm their capacity for leadership, and will look at leadership throu...

The Physician Assistant Student's Guide to the Clinical Year: Family Medicine: With Free Online Access! - Paperback

$144.00

by Gerald Kayingo (Author), Deborah Opacic (Author), Mary Allias (Author)"A lifesaver - not just for PA students, but for faculty and administrators trying our best to prepare them. Perfect for students to read and use on rotation."- James Van Rhee, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA, Program Director, Yale Physician Assistant Online ProgramThe first pocket-size resource to guide PA students through their family medicine rotationPrepare for and thrive during your clinical rotations with the quick-access pocket...

The Physician Assistant Student's Guide to the Clinical Year: Behavioral Health: With Free Online Access! - Paperback

$165.60

by Jill Cavalet (Author), Maureen Knechtel (Editor)"A lifesaver - not just for PA students, but for faculty and administrators trying our best to prepare them. Perfect for students to read and use on rotation."- James Van Rhee, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA, Program Director, Yale Physician Assistant Online ProgramThe first pocket-size resource to guide PA students through their behavioral health rotationPrepare for and thrive during your clinical rotations with the quick-access pocket guide series, The P...

The Physician Assistant Student's Guide to the Clinical Year: Ob-GYN: With Free Online Access! - Paperback

$88.20

by Elyse Watkins (Author), Maureen Knechtel (Editor)"A lifesaver - not just for PA students, but for faculty and administrators trying our best to prepare them. Perfect for students to read and use on rotation."- James Van Rhee, MS, PA-C, DFAAPA, Program Director, Yale Physician Assistant Online ProgramThe first pocket-size resource to guide PA students through their OB/GYN rotationPrepare for and thrive during your clinical rotations with the quick-access pocket guide series, The Physician A...

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Bread + Medicine: American Famine Relief in Soviet Russia, 1921-1923 - Paperback

$39.95

by Bertrand M. Patenaude (Author), Joan Nabseth Stevenson (Author)A century ago, the Soviet Union faced a catastrophic famine, brought on by the disruptions of the First World War and the Russian Revolution, draconian Soviet economic policies, and a severe drought. As millions of people faced starvation and hunger-related disease, the Russian writer Maxim Gorky issued an appeal for help, asking "all honest European and American people for prompt aid to the Russian people. Give bread and medic...

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by Jim Richards (Editor), David Levine (Editor), Michael W. Whittle (Editor)This readable textbook offers a clear and accessible guide to the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from medical conditions that affect the way they walk. The book describes both normal and pathological gait and covers the range of simple and complex methods available to perform gait analysis. It will help the reader differentiate the gait cycle phases and pathological gait patterns, identify related facto...

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Botanical Medicine for Women's Health - Paperback

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by Aviva Romm (Author)Use herbal medicines to treat women at any stage of life! Botanical Medicine for Women's Health, 2nd Edition provides an evidence-based, patient-centered approach to botanical interventions for many different medical conditions. More than 150 natural products are covered, showing their benefits in gynecologic health, fertility and childbearing, and menopausal health. This edition includes new full-color photos of herbal plants along with a discussion of the role of bota...

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by Sonia Shah (Author), David Rogers (Editor) A] tour-de-force. --The New York Times "The Fever is a vivid and compelling history with a message that's entirely relevant today." --Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth ExtinctionRenowned science journalist Sonia Shah explores the surprising history of a disease that has haunted humanity since long before the pandemics of our own time. In recent years, malaria has emerged as a cause c l bre for voguish philanthropists. Bill Gates, Bono, and La...

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by Bryan Vartabedian (Author)What to Expect When You're Expecting meets What's Your Poo Telling You? in this informative, entertaining, and practical guide to understanding your baby's digestion.Let's face it: babies don't do much. So when we want to know how a baby is feeling, we look at how they are eating, sleeping, and pooping. But baby digestion is a complicated landscape, and most parents struggle to interpret everything from burps and grunts to diapers and spit-up. In fact, for parents...

ADHD Does Not Exist: The Truth about Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder - Paperback

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by Richard Saul (Author)In this groundbreaking and controversial book, behavioral neurologist Dr. Richard Saul draws on five decades of experience treating thousands of patients labeled with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder--one of the fastest growing and widely diagnosed conditions today--to argue that ADHD is actually a cluster of symptoms stemming from over 20 other conditions and disorders.According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimat...

The Wild Life of Our Bodies: Predators, Parasites, and Partners That Shape Who We Are Today - Paperback

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by Rob Dunn (Author)"An extraordinary book. . . . With clarity and charm Dunn] takes the reader into the overlap of medicine, ecology, and evolutionary biology to reveal an important domain of the human condition." --Edward O. Wilson, author of Anthill and The Future of LifeBiologist Rob Dunn reveals the crucial influence that other species have upon our health, our well being, and our world in The Wild Life of Our Bodies--a fascinating tour through the hidden truths of nature and codependen...

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The Story of Stuff: The Impact of Overconsumption on the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health--And How We Can Make It Better - Paperback

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by Annie Leonard (Author)A classic expos in company with An Inconvenient Truth and Silent Spring, The Story of Stuff expands on the celebrated documentary exploring the threat of overconsumption on the environment, economy, and our health. Leonard examines the "stuff" we use everyday, offering a galvanizing critique and steps for a changed planet. The Story of Stuff was received with widespread enthusiasm in hardcover, by everyone from Stephen Colbert to Tavis Smiley to George Stephanopolous...

The Forever Dog: Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier, and Longer - Paperback

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by Rodney Habib (Author), Karen Shaw Becker (Author)#1 New York Times BestsellerIn this pathbreaking guide, two of the world's most popular and trusted pet care advocates reveal new science to teach us how to delay aging and provide a long, happy, healthy life for our canine companions.Like their human counterparts, dogs have been getting sicker and dying prematurely over the past few decades. Why? Scientists are beginning to understand that the chronic diseases afflicting humans--cancer, obe...